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As global and local regulations on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) continue to evolve, businesses in Nigeria are under increasing pressure to comply with these stringent rules. While many companies have implemented AML processes, there are still common compliance pitfalls that can lead to legal consequences, hefty fines, and reputational damage. Identifying and understanding these common mistakes is the first step towards ensuring your business remains compliant. In this blog post, we will explore the most frequent AML compliance challenges Nigerian businesses face and provide practical strategies to avoid them. 1. Inadequate Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Procedures The Pitfall One of the most significant areas where businesses fail is in performing adequate Customer Due Diligence (CDD). Nigerian businesses are required to gather sufficient information about their customers to understand the potential risk of money laundering or terrorist financing. However, many organisations either cut co...

As the global economy grows more interconnected, the need for robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations has never been greater. In Nigeria, money laundering poses significant challenges to economic stability and financial integrity.  The Nigerian government, through its regulatory agencies, has implemented comprehensive AML regulations to prevent the laundering of illicit funds, financing of terrorism, and other financial crimes. Understanding and adhering to these regulations is essential for businesses of all sizes to operate legally and protect themselves from hefty penalties. In this blog post, we'll walk you through the key AML regulations businesses in Nigeria must comply with, along with practical steps to ensure compliance. We’ll also introduce Adhere by Smartcomply, an automated AML compliance platform designed to streamline your compliance journey. Key AML Regulations in Nigeria Nigeria’s AML framework is rooted in several laws and regulations that aim to combat fin...